Research:NSAC Receives a Proof-of-Concept Fund AwardDeveloping a biological method to control common weeds associated with agricultural production has earned the Nova Scotia Agricultural College a Proof-of-Concept award valued at $20,000 from Springboard Atlantic Inc. programs.
NSAC Professor Glen Sampson has received a Proof-of-Concept program award valued at $20,000 for his research proposal entitled Mycoherbicides for use on Gallium species in Canada. The award will enable Professor Sampson and his team to develop and formulate a unique biological herbicide for the control of common broadleaf weeds associated with agricultural production. Professor Sampson is shown here with Cleavers, one of the weeds his team is trying to bring under control. Events: Varsity Alumni Weekend Varsity alumni games were held during Homecoming weekend October 21 with great success. Women's Basketball NSAC Varsity Rams vs Alumni
Men's Basketball
Woodsmen
NSAC and Acadia University
host Open House Tours, demonstrations and program information will be provided. Date: Thursday, Nov 30th, 2006 Learn more about the B. TECH program at nsac.ca/appliedscience
Autumn Assembly Outstanding academic performance was honoured at NSAC with the presentation of more than $1.2 million in scholarships and bursaries to 284 deserving students; 35 per cent of the entire student body on October 26. "Many of our future leaders will come from the students we are recognizing today during the Autumn Assembly," said Brooke Taylor, Minister of Agriculture. "They have made significant achievements in their academic studies to date and that is very promising for the future." For the complete article and award photos, please watch for the Winter Edition of the Agricola News to be released in January. Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame Nominees AnnouncedThe Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame was established by the Atlantic Livestock Council in 1968 as a means of honouring individuals in Atlantic Canada for their contribution to the development of the livestock industry in the region. Each year, one person from each of the four Atlantic Provinces is honoured at an induction ceremony and reception held at the NSAC during the month of October. The 2006 nominees include Jack Johnson, NS, NSAC Class of 1950; Robert Acton, NB; Walter Fiander, NL Class of 1958; and the late Colbourne Clow, PE Class of 1960. For complete citations and photos please visit the Hall of Fame website at http://nsac.ca/halloffame/ NSAC Women's Soccer Team
Wins ACAA Championships Profiles: Where are they now?
This month's profile features Lynn Cornish,
a graduate of 1988 Seedstock Manager, Acadian Seaplants
Limited. Marketing: 2006-07 Marketing Campaign Update The 2006-07 marketing campaign has been constructed
to build on the success of last year’s strategy. The main
components of this year’s campaign include high school posters,
online advertising and TV closed captioning sponsorships. The creative for these media pieces drive potential students to a new online portal askVIC.ca. Please encourage potential students to visit this website and look for our closed captioning spots appearing on:
Given that NSAC continues to expand its program offerings it is also important for NSAC’s brand to evolve to represent who we are today. Part of this brand evolution included the recent introduction of a new tag line, “Embrace Your World”. This edition’s poll: Where have you seen NSAC’s new tag line? Click here to answer our 5 second poll!
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With
a mandate to increase commercialization of academic research, each
year Springboard provides $20,000 for promising early stage inventions
through its Proof-of-Concept Program and $10,000 for investment-ready
technologies through its Patent and Legal Fund. 
NSAC
Varsity Rams vs Alumni
Alumni
Team of Lauchie MacEachern and Scott Read competing in the Woodsmen
Mini-Competition
NSAC
Alumni have distinguished themselves through outstanding service
to their alma mater, their communities, the Province of Nova Scotia
and beyond and were honoured during The Blue and Gold Awards program
during Homecoming Weekend, Saturday, October 21, 2006.
Both
of these individuals have achieved great distinction and success
in their professional endeavours and have made extraordinary contributions
through their work and volunteer efforts and our true ambassadors
for the university. 
Here
is your chance to let other alumni know where you are and what
you’re doing! Please send us an email at 
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